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City of Redwood City
Draft 2021 Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant &
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
City of Redwood City
1017 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063
www.redwoodcity.org
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2021 Action Plan- Table of Contents
Executive Summary Page 3
Process/Lead Agency Page 8
Consultation Page 10
Citizen Participation Page 23
Expected Resources Page 25
Annual Goals and Objectives Page 29
Projects Page 31
Project Summary Page 33
Geographic Distribution Page 48
Affordable Housing Page 49
Public Housing Page 50
Homeless and Other Special Housing Needs Page 51
Barriers to Affordable Housing Page 54
Other Actions Page 56
Program Specific Requirements Page 59
Appendix A – Public Notices Page 61
Appendix B – Public Comments & Meeting Notes Page 67
Appendix C – SF – 424’s Page 72
Appendix D - Certifications Page 73
Appendix E – Redwood City 2021-2022 CDBG & HOME Budget Page 74
Appendix F- HOME Resale/Recapture Policies Page 76
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Redwood City (City) is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of the Silicon
Valley, a technology rich region extending from the San Francisco Peninsula to the foothills of the Santa
Cruz mountains. The City is the third largest city in San Mateo County, accounting for approximately
34.67 square miles and is home to an estimated 85,600 people. Figure 1 is a map showing the City’s
boundaries. Redwood City is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
as an entitlement city. As an entitlement city, the City receives an annual allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to use for housing, economic development and social services
and an annual allocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to use for creation
and preservation of affordable housing. The allocation for program year 2021 is $769,420 for CDBG and
$329,864 for HOME.
To receive this funding, the City, must complete a Consolidated Plan at least once every five years. The
Consolidated Plan is an assessment of the needs in the community relating to housing, social and public
services, and public infrastructure. The analysis looks at the populations most affected by the current
housing stock, state of the economy and the ability to meet daily living needs. The Consolidated Plan
then outlines priorities and goals to address those needs. The most recent Consolidated Plan covers
fiscal years 2018 – 2022 and was approved by the City and HUD in May 2018.
The City must update the Consolidated Plan through an annual Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines
specific projects and funding resources that will meet the Consolidated Plan goals. At the end of each
year, the City prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to report the
progress towards each of the Consolidated Plan goals. These three documents enable the public,
elected officials and HUD to understand the needs in the community, provide input and measure
progress and investment in the community.
This is the Action Plan for fiscal year 2021, the fourth year of the Consolidated Plan. It will cover the
City’s CDBG and HOME allocations, beginning July 1, 2021 and ending Jun 30, 2022.
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Figure 1 - Map of Redwood City CDBG and HOME Service Area
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The Annual Action Plan is comprised of funding recommendations, made by the Housing and Human
Concerns Committee (HHCC) and approved by the City Council, that work to address the five-year
objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
The City has developed several priorities and objectives in its five-year Consolidated Plan to address
needs in the community. The primary objectives are to create affordable housing development, help
residents who are experiencing homelessness, support the services for people living in poverty, improve
public facilities used by low- and moderate-income residents, and create economic opportunities. The
specific priorities outlined in this Action Plan include:
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Affordable Housing:
Support affordable housing production and preservation activities and programs to increase the
number of affordable units available and preserve existing units
Homelessness:
Provide overnight shelter to residents who are experiencing homelessness
Public Services:
Fund support services and activities that address basic human needs.
Public Facilities:
Improve public facilities used by low to moderate income residents.
Economic Development:
Support programs and activities that help create, expand or preserve job opportunities for lower
income persons/households.
3. Evaluation of past performance
In the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan, the City established five priority areas and fifteen different
goals. The Consolidated Plan focused on improving affordable housing, homelessness, human services,
public facilities and economic developments. Accomplishments from the first two years of the 2018-
2022 Consolidated Plan include:
Affordable rental housing acquired and rehabilitated– 35 units
Housing units rehabilitated– 98 units renovated
Support economic development initiatives – 49 businesses assisted
Provide overnight shelter – 754 persons assisted
Support public services for those in need – 1,246 people served
Improve infrastructure and accessibility to public facilities in low-income neighborhoods – 2
facilities improved
It should be noted that these accomplishments were from programs and projects funded July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2020. The third year of the Consolidated Plan is not yet complete so data is only for
the first and second years of the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The Action Plan requires a community participation process for public input on how CDBG and HOME
funds are to be used within the community. The process should engage the community, both in the
process of developing and reviewing the proposed plan and as partners and stakeholders in
implementing programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities, the City
can align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other plans, programs and
resources to achieve greater impact. The Community Participation Plan process adopted by the City
Council and implemented by the HHCC and staff involves holding several public meetings and publishing
the proposed use of funds for community comment before the City Council gives final approval on the
use of the funds.
Public Hearings: The City of Redwood City began the community participation process in February, 2021
with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) meeting on February 23, 2021 to hear a
presentation from the one new CDBG applicant. The Program Year 2021-2022 funding cycle is only for
CDBG activities that will address large affordable housing, public facilities or economic development
activities. This particular funding cycle is not for CDBG activities that are public services, fair housing, or
minor home repair activities, as these types of activities are on the second year of their two-year
funding cycle. The HHCC held a pre-draft, virtual public hearing on March 23, 2021 to receive public
comment and make funding recommendations for the 2021 Action Plan. No public comments were
received. The City Council will hold a public hearing to review and approve the Action Plan on April 26,
2021.
Stakeholder Interviews: Stakeholders who represent different areas of the community are vital to the
community input process. Many stakeholders represent or work with low to moderate income
households, who may be under represented through the public hearing process. The stakeholders were
comprised of civic leaders, business leaders, affordable housing developers, service providers, health
care providers, and staff of neighboring communities. City staff remained in contact with a variety of
stakeholders throughout the past year in order to address the community’s changing needs as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Draft Document Publication: A 30-day public comment period for the Action Plan was held from March
24, 2021 through April 25, 2021. Due to the shelter in place order by the Governor of California and the
public health officers from the Bay Area counties, the City placed a copy of the draft Action Plan on its
website. The City was unable to distribute paper copies to locations closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
5. Summary of public comments
The City of Redwood utilized public hearings and stakeholder interviews to solicit community input on
the 2021 Action Plan. A summary of comments received are included in Appendix B of the final draft.
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To be completed for the final draft.
7. Summary
The City, through its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan, examined the needs of the community and ways to
create more affordable housing. Several factors influence the degree of demand, or “need,” for housing
in Redwood City. The four major needs categories considered in this report, consistent with State law,
include:
Housing needs resulting from population growth, both in the city and the surrounding region
Housing needs resulting from the overcrowding of units
Housing needs that result when households pay more than they can afford for housing
Housing needs of “special needs groups” such as elderly, large families, female-headed
The City will spend the next program year striving to meet the needs in the community by funding
projects and programs serving low-income households and individuals, especially those that are unable
to afford acceptable housing. The City, through the use of CDBG and HOME funds, will support
affordable housing preservation, public services for the most vulnerable residents, microenterprise
assistance, public facility improvements, and minor home repairs to improve accessibility for
homeowners.
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1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator REDWOOD CITY City Manager’s Office
HOME Administrator REDWOOD CITY City Manager’s Office
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City is the “Lead Agency” as defined by HUD. The responsibilities of the Lead Agency include the
completion of planning and reporting documents, implementation of certain projects, supervision of
public service providers and file maintenance on all projects funded with CDBG and HOME. Housing staff
within the City Manager’s Office fulfill these roles on behalf of the City. The Division Supervisor will have
primary responsibility for implementation, monitoring and submittal of required performance and
evaluation reports during the life of the Plan. The efforts of the City are not completed in a vacuum. The
Housing Division partners with other City Departments and local community agencies to implement
projects and programs.
One such partnership is with the Homeless & Human Services Manager with the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department. The Homeless & Human Services Manager shares responsibility for
representing the City on the San Mateo County Continuum of Care (CoC) and implements the City’s anti-
poverty strategy. The CoC is a collaboration of stakeholders promoting a community-wide commitment
to end homelessness. The Homeless & Human Services Managers sits on the steering committee for the
CoC and coordinates efforts of the City and the CoC towards the goal of ending homelessness.
The partnership is further strengthened through the Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Department’s Fair Oaks Community Center. The Fair Oaks Community Center is one of San Mateo
County’s eight (8) Core Referral Agencies for the delivery of human services and programs and services
meeting basic human needs, including referrals to shelter, food, transportation and housing
intervention. Basic human needs are provided by 20 different public and non-profit organizations who
either receive in-kind housing at the facility or provide programs and services at the Fair Oaks
Community Center (FOCC) on a regular basis. Additionally, the FOCC is co-located with the County's
Human Services Agency, further facilitating access to basic social services.
Another partnership is the Human Services Network, which is a collaboration of 30 non-profit
organizations that meet quarterly to share information. The Human Services Network enables each
entity to reach a broader audience through collaboration and ensure the needs of all residents are
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)included in service provisions. The City engages with the Human Services Network to identify and assess
unmet needs and community priorities which helps the City set funding criteria and determine rating
factors for proposals the City receives for funding. The City will continue to rely on the Human Services
Network to enhance coordination between the service providers and public entities, particularly
working together to server persons who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Sharon Cohen
Housing and Economic Development Specialist II
City of Redwood City
1017 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-780-5920
scohen@redwoodcity.org
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1. Introduction
The City consults with a wide variety of local non-profit organizations, the San Mateo County CoC, San
Mateo County Department of Health, San Mateo County Housing Authority, San Mateo County
Department of Housing, various City agencies, and other stakeholders. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it
was imperative that City staff remain in regular contact with stakeholders about the needs in the
community, especially when it came to housing and supportive services. All appropriate input was
utilized in the development of this plan and is described in further detail in the Community Participation
section of this Plan. Some of the participating non-profit organizations provided reports concerning the
needs of the demographic they serve, and this information is also utilized in the development of this
plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City continues to maintain its relationships with organizations that serve the public, especially low-
and moderate-income residents. Efforts to keep open communication lines include:
Continue working with the County of San Mateo as well as other entitlement jurisdictions to
coordinate and streamline the CDBG process.
Work with non-profit social service providers, the County of San Mateo, other entitlement
jurisdictions, and other community leaders to coordinate the provision of services to low income
residents.
Fund non-profit public service providers which serve low income residents.
Work with non-profit organizations, private developers, and the County of San Mateo to build
and maintain affordable housing.
Work with the Continuum of Care, Homeless Outreach Team, and non-profit service providers
to coordinate homeless outreach and services.
The City participates in CoC meetings, partnering with health and mental health agencies in the
care of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The CoC guides the implementation of the County’s housing and service system to meet the needs of
homeless individual and families. The City participates in CoC meetings and monitors CoC decision-
making to better understand latest trends in homeless outreach and addressing the needs of those
experiencing homelessness. The CoC coordinates the following activities:
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) System planning (ex. identifying gaps, developing strategies to fill gaps, responding to emerging
best practices).
Setting funding priorities for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and CoC funds and establishing
parameters to allocate funds to housing, shelter, and service providers.
Assessing system performance and making system re-designs as needed.
Coordinating with other countywide planning entities such as the Community Action Agency.
The CoC also undertakes a wide range of efforts to meet the needs of homeless persons and
those at risk of homelessness.
Chronically Homeless: The CoC has created a multi-disciplinary, bi-lingual, Homeless Outreach Team
(HOT) to conduct intensive outreach and engagement with unsheltered and chronically homeless people
located throughout the County, with specialized HOT teams in the cities of San Mateo, Redwood City,
South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, and East Palo Alto.
Families with children: To reduce the number of unsheltered families, the CoC has developed a rapid re-
housing program (providing short-term rental assistance plus case management to homeless families).
The San Mateo County Human Services Agency has provided funding for a motel voucher program to
assist families with children that are waiting to access shelter.
Veterans: The San Mateo County Veterans Commission promotes programs and policies that address
the unmet needs of veterans in San Mateo County.
Youth: The City will provide CDBG funding in FY 2021 to StarVista. StarVista provides transitional housing
and independent living skills training for homeless youth aged 16-21.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
Redwood City does not receive ESG funding, as the San Mateo County Department of Housing (DOH) is
the only ESG recipient in the County. However, the City does participate in CoC meetings as part of its
ongoing responsibility in receiving HUD funding. The County DOH coordinates closely with the CoC in
regards to the County’s ESG, CoC and CDBG funding and is represented on the CoC Steering Committee.
The DOH has also delegated responsibility for management of all ESG funds, plus the portion of the
County CDBG funds used for homeless activities, to the CoC Lead Agency, the San Mateo County Human
Services Agency (HSA). Management responsibilities include issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) for
ESG funding, awarding contracts, gathering community input, data analysis, and contract monitoring.
The CoC Lead Agency is also the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency and
develops the policies and procedures for operation and administration of HMIS for ESG funded projects.
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and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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1 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Staff met over zoom on March 18, 2021 to
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. discuss affordable housing needs.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
2 Agency/Group/Organization Life Moves
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 9, 2020
coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse
(CORA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on January 22, 2021.
coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization HIP Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meetings with the organization
consultation or areas for improved were on February 24, 2021 and March 22, 2021.
coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization Samaritan House
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 3, 2020.
coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-homeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on January 20, 2021.
coordination?
7 Agency/Group/Organization Center for Independence of Individuals with
Disabilities
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on January 11, 2021.
coordination?
8 Agency/Group/Organization Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center/Start-Up
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 5, 2020. In addition,
coordination? Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center presented
to the HHCC on February 23, 2021.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Project Sentinel
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 10, 2020.
coordination?
11 Agency/Group/Organization Bay Area Legal Aid
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation? Legal Services
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 9, 2020
coordination?
12 Agency/Group/Organization San Mateo County Health System
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Health
Health Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the At the time of the writing of this document
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. (March 2021), the City had reached out to this
What are the anticipated outcomes of the organization to seek its input. Multiple
consultation or areas for improved jurisdictions in San Mateo County are combining
coordination? efforts to seek this stakeholder’s input.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
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Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on January 8, 2021.
coordination?
14 Agency/Group/Organization City of Daly City
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization bi-
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. weekly.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
15 Agency/Group/Organization City of San Mateo
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization bi-
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. weekly.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
16 Agency/Group/Organization City of South San Francisco
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization bi-
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. weekly.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
17 Agency/Group/Organization County of San Mateo Department of Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization bi-
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. weekly.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
18 Agency/Group/Organization Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The City last consulted with the organization via
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. on January 22, 2021 via Zoom. The organization
What are the anticipated outcomes of the gave comments at the HHCC meeting on
consultation or areas for improved February 23, 2021.
coordination?
19 Agency/Group/Organization Community Equity Collaborative
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children
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Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The City last consulted with the organization via
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. on January 22, 2021 via Zoom
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
20 Agency/Group/Organization Redwood City Senior Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Meet with Senior Center staff bi-weekly as part
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. of the COVID-19 response to vulnerable
What are the anticipated outcomes of the populations subcommittee.
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
21 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Education
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Community-based and regionally based
Consultation? organization that represent protected class
members
Briefly describe how the Staff meets with the organization on a weekly
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. basis.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
22 Agency/Group/Organization Redwood City Together
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation?
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Briefly describe how the Redwood City Human Services Interagency
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Meeting on January 27, 2021 via Zoom, as well
What are the anticipated outcomes of the as facilitated a community survey completed in
consultation or areas for improved December 2020.
coordination?
23 Agency/Group/Organization Home for All
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation? Housing Strategy
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the City staff attend and participate in a variety of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Home for All meetings and task forces. The most
What are the anticipated outcomes of the recent was participating in their learning labs on
consultation or areas for improved 1/28/21 and 2/25/21.
coordination?
24 Agency/Group/Organization Chamber San Mateo County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Staff attends Chamber meetings bi-monthly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
25 Agency/Group/Organization Redwood City Economic Development Division
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The City Manager’s Office has monthly meetings
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. with staff from the Housing, Economic
What are the anticipated outcomes of the Development, and Communications Divisions.
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty strategy
Consultation? Other – Child Welfare
Briefly describe how the The City consults with the organization regularly.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. At the time of writing this document (March
What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2021), the last meeting with the organization
consultation or areas for improved was on November 19, 2020.
coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City of Redwood City strived to include as broad a group of community stakeholders as possible. No
agency types were excluded from participation.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
Organization goals of each plan?
Several homeless service providers receive ESG funding from
Continuum of San Mateo the County. Financial assistance is not provided by the City
Care County but staff coordinates closely with these agencies with
information and referral to clients.
Assessment of San Mateo Several goals addressed in the Assessment of Fair Housing
Fair Housing County overlap with goals of the Action Plan.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
In December 2020, the John W. Gardner Center at Stanford University released the preliminary results
of the Redwood City & North Fair Oaks Community Needs Assessment Survey. The survey was drawn
from the basic needs in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks areas, with the goal of generating data-
driven community interventions and policies. The topics of the survey included food, housing,
employment, medical care, childcare, education, technology and demographics. Using a variety of
recruitment channels and distribution channels, the John W. Gardner Center collected 1,145 responses
to the survey, representing 3,555 people, 4% of the population of Redwood City.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)The key takeaways from the survey were:
Healthcare Insecurity: has always been high but has not increased as much as other unmet
needs since COVID-19.
Food Insecurity: Increased dramatically and remains relatively high, despite widespread
awareness of multiple services.
Housing Insecurity: Affects one-third of renters with a small but meaningful portion (7%) under
eviction threat.
Spanish language respondents are six times as likely to be food insecure and twice as likely to be
housing insecure.
The digital divide is most pronounced for high quality technology, with 15-30% lacking installed
internet and 20-40% lacking a computer at home.
Distance learning challenges include lack of private workspace (22%) and insufficient support
from teachers or school staff (20%).
Most full-time workers (55%) are caring for children more than 8 hours per day.
Unemployment and furlough rates have doubled since COVID-19.
In each of these needs, COVID-19 has only exacerbated the need, not only increasing the number of
households or individuals with the need, but intensified the barriers for households and individuals with
these needs prior to the pandemic. For example, for those experiencing food insecurity, at pre-COVID-19
levels a household may have enough to eat but not always the kind of food they wanted. As a result of
COVID-19, that same household may not have enough food to eat. The City has utilized the feedback
from the survey in discussions with stakeholders to better align services to the needs of the community,
strategically funding programs that will address the changing community needs in the post COVID-19 era
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City implemented the City Council adopted Community Participation Plan to develop this Action Plan. The process involved holding
several public meetings and hearings for community comment before the City Council approved the Action Plan. The Housing & Human
Concerns Committee was appointed by the City Council and one of their primary roles is to carry out the processes mandated for the use and
distribution of federal funds outlined in the City’s Community Participation Plan.
Due to COVID-19, HUD issued waivers allowing for virtual hearings in lieu of in-person public hearings in fulfilling public hearing requirements
for as long as national or local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons The City
of Redwood City utilized those waivers to the federal regulations for the development of the 2021 Action Plan.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/ of comments not
attendance comments accepted
received and reasons
Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Conducted public
Center gave a presentation on https://webapps.redw
Non- meeting of the HHCC on
the Creating Economic All public oodcity.org/meetings/
Public targeted/ February 23, 2021 for a
1 Opportunity for Low-Income comments were housing/agendas/2021
Meeting broad CDBG/HOME briefing and
City of San Mateo and County received. /hhcagenda_20210223
community CDBG/HOME agency
of San Mateo Women and .pdf
presentations
Men program.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Sort Mode of Target of Summary of response/ Summary of comments Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach attendance received comments not
accepted
and reasons
Conducted public hearing
of the HHCC on March HIP Housing gave a public https://webapps.redw
Non-
23, 2021 to receive public comment withdrawing their All public oodcity.org/meetings/
Public targeted/
2 comment and make application for 2021-2022 comments were housing/agendas/2021
Hearing broad
funding CDBG funding for the Home received. /hhcagenda_20210323
community
recommendations for the Sharing Program. .pdf
2021 Action Plan.
To be completed. https://www.redwood
city.org/departments/c
Non- Thirty-day comment
30 Day Comments will be attached to ity-manager/housing-
targeted/ period between March
3 Comment this Plan as part of Appendix services/community-
broad 24, 2021 until April 25
Period B. development-block-
community 2021.
grant-cdbg-home-
other-funding
Conducted public hearing To be completed. https://www.redwood
Non- of the City Council on city.org/city-hall/city-
Comments will be attached to
Public targeted/ April 26, 2021 to receive council/city-council-
4 this Plan as part of Appendix
Hearing broad public comment and meetings-agendas-and-
B.
community approve 2021 Action minutes
Plan.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The 2021 Action Plan covers the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and addresses resources to be received by the City from
HUD. In this Action Plan period, the City will receive $769,420 in CDBG funds and $329,864 of HOME funds. In addition to those allocations, the
City expects to utilize $40,000 of CDBG program income and $48,993 of prior year HOME funding that was not utilized by previous projects.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total $ Available
Allocation: Income: Resources: Remainder of
ConPlan
Acquisition Funding will be used for
Admin and Planning public services, economic
$809,420
public - Economic Development development, public
CDBG $769,420 $40,000 - $769,420
federal Housing facilities improvements
Public Improvements and minor home repair
Public Services programs.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total $ Available
Allocation: Income: Resources: Remainder of
ConPlan
The HOME Investment
Partnerships Program
Acquisition can be used for a variety
Homebuyer assistance of affordable housing
Homeowner rehab activities, including
Multifamily rental new renovation of housing,
public -
HOME construction $329,864 0 48,993 $378,857 $329,864 new construction of
federal
Multifamily rental rehab housing and rental
New construction for assistance.
ownership Administrative costs and
TBRA CHDO operating will also
be eligible for HOME
funding.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City receives direct entitlement grants for Federal CDBG and HOME Program funds that are used to
fund eligible activities, addressing needs identified by the local community. The City manages a variety
of programs and provides developer loans for new construction or acquisition/rehabilitation projects.
Program income from this portfolio augments the CDBG and HOME grants. Program income also comes
from the now defunct Rental Rehabilitation program.
CDBG subrecipients will be leveraging a total of approximately $8.3 million in other financial resources
from private, state and local resources. The City will utilize other financial resources from private, state
and local resources. As an example, the City also provides $100,000 from the General Fund annually for
Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) to support basic human needs services. This is to increase
the City’s support for public services since CDBG regulations limit funding to 15 percent of the total
award.
Section 8 funds are provided to San Mateo residents through the San Mateo County Housing Authority.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds are managed by the San Mateo County Human Services
Agency as part of the Continuum of Care, in which San Mateo participates. The County of San Mateo
also supports housing projects countywide with its HOME and CDBG funds which often are used to
leverage City resources. The Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County is a
public/private partnership whose goal is to raise funds to create affordable housing opportunities in San
Mateo County.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are offered through the State on a competitive process and with the
dissolution of Redevelopment, applications for these funds are expected to become even more in
demand and competitive. The City will support developer applications for tax credits and other State
Housing programs as they become available for appropriate and eligible projects. The City also tracks
and supports legislation that promotes and increases resources for affordable housing.
The City of Redwood City has not allocated its HOME funds to any specific housing project. The City has
a large amount of banked match from previously funded HOME projects to meet HUD match
requirements once a housing project is identified.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Fair Oaks Community Center is owned by the City and provides space for many nonprofits to
operate their programs out of. These programs include: information and referral program, homeless
help desk, mobile shower and laundry service, home sharing program, older adult activity center, older
adult food programs, older adult counseling, childcare and early child development center, immigration
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)and citizenship services, ESL/citizenship classes, tenant’s rights clinic, mobile health van, spay and neuter
clinic, services for victims of violent crimes, support groups for al-anon, alcoholics anonymous and
narcotics anonymous, translation and forms assistance, conflict resolution center, advice and
orientation, homeless food program, counseling and advocacy on domestic violence, crisis intervention
and shelter.
The City launched the Temporary RV Safe Parking Program in October 2020. The program is a two-year
program that combines enforcement related to RV residency-related impacts with a safe parking option
for RV residents as they transition back into permanent housing. The program provides on and off-street
RV parking permits to accommodate the current population of RV residents in Redwood City. The
parking site is located on City-owned property.
Discussion
The primary activities the City of Redwood City will fund in the next year are:
Support social services to low-income households
Support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness
Improvement of economic opportunities
Improvement of public facilities
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year
1 Affordable 2018 2022 Affordable Citywide and Affordable Housing - CDBG: Rental units rehabilitated: 19
Housing Housing low income Production and $61,080 Household Housing Unit
census tracts Preservation HOME:
Homeowner Housing
$ 345,871 Rehabilitated: 1 Household
Housing Unit
2 Homelessness 2018 2022 Homeless Citywide and Homelessness CDBG: Homeless Person Overnight
low income $85,063 Shelter: 309 Persons Assisted
census tracts
3 Human Services 2018 2022 Non-Homeless Citywide and Human Services CDBG: Public service activities other than
Special Needs low income $49,399 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Non-Housing census tracts Benefit: 155 Persons Assisted
Community
Development
4 Public Facilities 2018 2022 Non-Housing Citywide and Public Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Community low income $416,994 Activities other than
Development census tracts Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 8,370 Persons Assisted
5 Economic 2018 2022 Non-Housing Citywide and Economic CDBG: Businesses assisted: 60 Businesses
Development Community low income Development $50,000 Assisted
Development census tracts
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal Support affordable housing production and preservation activities and programs to increase the number of affordable
Description units available and preserve existing units.
2 Goal Name Homelessness
Goal Funds will be used to support programs and activities that help prevent, reduce or eliminate homelessness.
Description
3 Goal Name Human Services
Goal Funds will be used to support services and activities that address basic human needs.
Description
4 Goal Name Public Facilities
Goal Funds will be used to support activities that create, expand or improve public facilities.
Description
5 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal Funds will be used to support programs and activities that help create, expand or preserve job opportunities for lower
Description income persons/households.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The projects and activities to be funded with CDBG and HOME during the thirds year of the Consolidated
Plan are consistent with the City's identified priorities.
These funding allocations are part of the regular 2021 Allocation and do not include any funding that
may or may not be received through the COVID-19 Stimulus package passed at the end of March, 2020.
Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Fair Housing - Project Sentinel
3 Bay Area Legal Aid - Domestic Violence Legal Safety Net Project
4 Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) - Emergency Shelter Program
5 LifeMoves - Homeless Shelter Operations
6 Mental Health Association - Spring Street Shelter
7 Rape Trauma Services - Sexual Abuse Services for Children and Youth
8 Samaritan House - Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter
9 StarVista - Day Break Shelter
10 Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities - Housing Accessibility Modifications
11 Rebuilding Together Peninsula - National Rebuilding Day
12 Rebuilding Together Peninsula - Safe at Home
13 Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center - Microenterprise Assistance
14 Fair Oaks Community Center Rehabilitation
15 HOME Administration
16 HOME - CHDO Set Aside
17 HOME Acquisition & Rehabilitation Housing Project (TBD)
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Based on the $809,420 available in total CDBG funding (current year and projected program income),
Redwood City allocated 7.55 percent for Affordable Housing activities, 14.76 percent for Public Services,
57.70 percent for Non-Housing Community Development and Economic Development, and 20.00
percent for Administration, Planning and Fair Housing. Based on $378,857 in total HOME funds available
(prior year and current year), the City allocated 65.30 percent for Affordable Housing activities, 26
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for Administration. The City of Redwood City, in partnership with non-profit organizations and county
agencies, will undertake numerous programs and activities to meet the five identified priorities of the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan during fiscal year 2021-2022. The timeline for completion of
these projects and programs and use of funds is June 30, 2022.
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Project Summary Information
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)1 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide and low income census tracts
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing - Production and Preservation
Homelessness
Human Services
Public Facilities
Economic Development
AFH Factor: Availability of affordable units
AFH Factor: Loss of Affordable Housing
AFH Factor: Effective Affirmative Marketing
AFH Factor: Lack of support for housing
AFH Factor: Displacement
Funding CDBG: $146,884
Description CDBG Administration
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number Not applicable.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road
Planned Activities Funds will be used for CDBG grant administration and planning
activities including general management, oversight and coordination;
providing citizens with information about the CDBG programs;
preparing budgets and schedules; preparing HUD required reports and
documents; preparing community development plans (including the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans); preparation and oversight
of Environmental Reviews, and other HUD required plans and studies.
2 Project Name Fair Housing - Project Sentinel
Target Area Citywide and low income census tracts
Goals Supported Human Services
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AFH Factor: Availability of affordable units
AFH Factor: Loss of Affordable Housing
AFH Factor: Effective Affirmative Marketing
AFH Factor: Lack of support for housing
AFH Factor: Displacement
Funding CDBG: $15,000
Description Project Sentinel provides comprehensive fair housing services of
proactive community outreach and education to home seekers, in
place residents and housing providers as well as reactive complaint
investigations seeking remedies for victims of housing discrimination.
This project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206 (c) the CDBG regulations.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number The project will serve 15 low to moderate income individuals in 6
and type of families households.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 1615 Hudson Street, Suite A, Redwood City, CA 94061
Planned Activities To combat illegal housing discrimination and ensure civil rights
protection, Project Sentinel provides comprehensive fair housing
services of complaint investigation, consultation, information and
referral, and community outreach and education. Fair housing
investigations that reveal evidence of illegal discrimination are
addressed through education, conciliation, HUD or DFEH filings, or
litigation. Information and referral services link callers with the most
appropriate resources.
3 Project Name Bay Area Legal Aid - Domestic Violence Legal Safety Net Project
Target Area Citywide and low income census tracts
Goals Supported Human Services
Needs Addressed Human Services
AFH Factor: Availability of affordable units
AFH Factor: Loss of Affordable Housing
AFH Factor: Effective Affirmative Marketing
AFH Factor: Lack of support for housing
AFH Factor: Displacement
Funding CDBG: $17,511
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)Description BayLegal's Domestic Violence Legal Safety Net project provides free,
multi-lingual legal help to low-income survivors of domestic violence
and sexual assault so they can escape the abuse and establish long-
term safety and stability for themselves and their children.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number The project will serve 60 individuals.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 1735 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Planned Activities The project aims to increase the safety, stability, and independence of
survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) by offering culturally-
sensitive and trauma-informed legal services free of charge. Project
activities focus on securing physical safety and helping victims
transition away from dependent, abusive relationships.
4 Project Name Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) - Emergency
Shelter Program
Target Area Citywide and low income census tracts
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
AFH Factor: Availability of affordable units
AFH Factor: Loss of Affordable Housing
AFH Factor: Effective Affirmative Marketing
AFH Factor: Lack of support for housing
AFH Factor: Displacement
Funding CDBG: $16,688
Description CORA's Safe Houses provide victims and survivors of domestic violence
and their children with safe and confidential emergency shelter
services.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number The project will serve 9 individuals in 4 households.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 2211 Palm Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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